Saturday 24 July 2010

Langsett 24th July 2010


Solitary bee mimicking hoverfly, Cheilosia illustrata.

Langsett 24th July 2010


Bee mimicking tachinid, Tachina grossa.

Langsett 24th July 2010


Wasp mimicking hoverfly, Sericomyia silentis.

Langsett 24th July 2010


This upland flowery glade was full of insect life this morning.

Sunday 11 July 2010

Old Moor 11th July 2010


Orthetrum cancellatum, frequent at Old Moor today - the first one I've ever managed to photograph.

Thursday 8 July 2010

Gypsy Marsh 7th July 2010


Conopid, Physopcephala rufipes

Wednesday 7 July 2010

Gypsy Marsh 7th July 2010


This old marsh has proved interesting for soldier-flies this year, including this spectacular Stratiomys singularior.

Sunday 4 July 2010

Old Moor 4th July 2010


Interesting visit to Old Moor this afternoon, including this Mediterranean Gull with chicks.